Engineering (Engr)
20. Engineering Mechanics: Statics (3)
Prerequisite: Math 77 (or concurrently), Phys 5A. Analysis of force systems,
equilibrium problems, section properties; graphic, algebraic, and vector
methods of problem solution. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
26. Engineering Graphics (3)
Prerequisite: Math 75 (or concurrently). Principles and applications of
orthographic projection and descriptive geometry to the solution of engineering
problems. (2 3-hour lecture labs)
31. Engineering Materials (3)
Prerequisite (or concurrently); Chem 8, Phys 5A. Fundamental nature and
properties of engineering materials; structure of matter and its effect
on mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and thermal properties.
70. FORTRAN 77 Programming (2)
Prerequisite: Algebra, trigonometry. Flowcharting, program structure, computation
and arithmetic functions, input-output, transfer of control, looping,
subscripted variables, subprograms, file processing, printer plotting
techniques, terminal and batch processing procedures. (Former Fortran IV)
90. Principles of Electrical Circuits (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 70, Phys 5B, Math 81 (or concurrently), Direct-current
circuit analysis; circuit theorems; transient phenomena in RLC circuits;
phasor concept; sinusoidal steady-state response; power and RMS calculations
in single-phase and polyphase alternating-current circuits; principles of
electrical instruments; computer solutions. (Former EE 110, Engr 110)
90L. Principles of Electrical Circuits Laboratory (1 )
Prerequisite: Engr 26, Engr 90 (or concurrently). Experiments on direct-
and alternating-current circuits, including single-phase and polyphase
systems. Use of electrical instruments, development of laboratory techniques,
and verification of basic principles. (3 lab hours) ( Former EE 110L, Engr
110L)
100. Technology and Society (3)
Prerequisite: junior standing. Technological developments and their effects
on society; ecology and environment; selected examples.
112. Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 20. Development of principles of kinematics and kinetics
in engineering
116. Fluid Mechanics (3)
Prerequisite: Chem 1A, Engr 112 (or concurrently). Fundamentals of fluid
mechanics as applied to engineering problems.
116L. Fluid Mechanics Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: Engr 116 (or concurrently). Applications of experimental methods
used in engineering practice to fluid systems. (3 lab hours)
121. Mechanics of Materials (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 20. Application of principles of mechanics to find stresses
and deformations in machine and structural members.
121L. Mechanics of Materials Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: Engr 121 (or concurrently), Engr. 31. Application of the principles
and methods of testing to verify theory and determine limitations of principles
of mechanics of materials. (3 lab hours)
122. Advanced Mechanics of Materials (3)
Prerequisite: Engr 121, Engr 70, Math 81. Advanced topics in mechanics of
materials.
136. Thermodynamics (3)
Prerequisite: Chem 8, Engr 1 12 (or concurrently) ' Fundamentals of thermodynamics,
and heat transfer as applied to engineering problems.
136L. Thermodynamics Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: ME 117, Engr 136 (or concurrently). Applications of experimental
methods as used in engineering practice to thermofluid systems. (3 lab hours)
160. Engineering Economy (2)
Prerequisite: upper division standing in engineering. Importance of economic
analyses of problems in engineering and in management decision making; interest,
depreciation, income tax, classification of costs, break-even and minimum
cost points, economic comparisons of alternatives, economy of replacement.
161. Legal Aspects of Engineering (2)
Prerequisite: senior standing in engineering. Development of law, canons
of ethics, torts, principles of contracts, contracting procedure and specifications,
property, negotiable instruments, sales, agency and patents; preparation
of reports.
173. Analog Computation (2)
Prerequisite: Phys 5B, Math 77 (or concurrently). Introduction to electronic
analog computer programming,
182W. Engineering Writing (2)
Prerequisite: Engl 1. Preparation of applications, forms, letters, reports,
and specifications. Substance of final report: senior project investigation.
Meets the upper division writing skills requirement for graduation.
191T. Topics in Engineering (1-4; max total 8)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of selected engineering
subjects not in current courses.
192. E.I.T. Review (3)
Preparation for Engineer-in-Training Examination. Basic mathematics, chemistry,
statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics,
electrical theory, materials, science, economic analysis.
204. Engineering Planning and Operations (3)
Planning, scheduling, and allocation of resources for engineering processes,
including long-range planning, work breakdown structures, network analysis,
computer modeling, and engineering communications.
205. Computing in Engineering Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: graduate status in engineering. Solution of engineering problems
using digital computation. Modeling of engineering systems for numerical
analysis.
206. Engineering Environmental Impact (3)
Evaluation of environmental impacts due to engineering projects. The incorporation
of environmental considerations into engineering design. Alternative solutions
to engineering problems. Case histories of selected engineering projects.
230. Advanced Theory of Structures (3)
Prerequisite: graduate standing in engineering or permission of instructor.
Analysis of indeterminate structures by force (flexibility) methods and
by displacement (stiffness) methods; Matrix methods suitable for digital
computer solutions. Virtual work, real and complementary energy. Classical
structural theorems. Introduction to the finite element method.
232. Prestressed Concrete (3)
Prerequisite: graduate standing in engineering or permission of instructor.
Properties of hardened concrete. Failure mechanisms, influence of load,
and environment history. Structural behavior and design of prestressed concrete
elements and systems: continuous beams, frames, slabs. Partial prestress.
(Field trips required)
233. Advanced Steel and Timber Design (3)
Prerequisite: graduate standing. Material behavior and design of basic structural
units. Topics in steel: inelastic buckling, lateral-torsion buckling, plate
girders, composite design, plastic design. Topics in wood: glulam structural
units, pole-type structures, structural diaphragms.
234. Theory of Plates and Shells (3)
Prerequisite: graduate standing in engineering or permission of instructor.
Methods of calculating stresses and deformations in plates and shells used
in engineering structures. Bending of circular and rectangular plates under
various conditions. Membrane and flexural analysis of shells of revolution.
235. Finite Element Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: graduate standing in engineering or permission of instructor.
Theoretical and conceptual bases for formulation of finite element representations
in solid mechanics. Development of element stiffness matrices for plane
stress and plane strain problems, bending of plates and deformation of shells.
240. Engineering Hydrology (3)
Prerequisites: C E 128, 140. Analysis of the physical and stochastic processes
governing the occurrence and movement of water in its natural environment.
Applications to hydraulic engineering practice.
242. Water Resources Planning and Management (3)
Prerequisite: graduate standing in engineering or permission of instructor.
A study of the interrelations of engineering, economic, legal, political,
administrative, ecological, and social factors involved in the planning
and management of water resources.
245. Industrial Wastes Treatment and Disposal (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing with C E 145 or graduate standing. The application
of engineering process design to treatment and disposal of waterborne industrial
wastes. Treatment and disposal alternatives are explored and recover processes
are emphasized.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 3)
Prerequisite: graduate status in engineering. See Academic Placement --
Independent Study.
291T. Topics in Engineering (1-3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of selected engineering
topics. May be offered with a lab.
298. Project (3; max total 3)
Prerequisite: graduate status in engineering. See Criteria for Thesis and
Project. Independent investigation of advanced character such as analysis
and/or design of special engineering systems or projects; critical review
of state of the art of special topics, as the culminating requirement for
the master's degree. Abstract required.
299. Thesis (6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion,
and submission of an acceptable thesis for master's degree.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Engineering (Engr)
311. Professional Examination Review
(2; may be repeated in different fields)
321. Professional Engineering Seminar
(1-3; may be repeated in different fields)
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